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March 20 2015

New Movies:

Insurgent- Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Stars Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Jai Courtney & Octavia Spencer. (PG-13)

The Gunman- A sniper on a mercenary assassination team kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Stars Sean Penn, Ray Winstone, Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Jasmine Trinca. (R)

Do You Believe?- When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. Stars Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Alexa PenaVega, and Cybill Shepherd. (PG-13)

Danny Collins- An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon. Stars Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, and Bobby Cannavale. (R)

Harrison Ford, who recently crashed plane, is air film narrator

Harrison Ford, who recently crashed his vintage airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, is returning to the skies - at least with his voice. He will narrate an aviation documentary for National Geographic. It premieres on IMAX screens April 10.

Prosecutors want 'Suge' Knight's bail set at $25 million

Prosecutors want Suge Knight’s bail in his murder case set at $25 million. They say the former rap music mogul has extorted millions from rappers since 2004 and is a gang member. He has a bail hearing today. He has pleaded not guilty.

'American Idol' Recap: Judges Use the Save Early

"American Idol" was supposed to narrow down the contestants to 10 last night. The 11 finalists sang songs from the movies. The judges decided Qaasim Middleton was worth saving. Boy George will be mentoring the finalists for '80s music next week.

Jennifer Lopez Gives Beautiful Performance on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez took over the stage on "American Idol" last night. She treated viewers to a beautiful performance of "Feel the Light" from the upcoming animated film "Home." Scenes were projected onto her white gown. "Home" opens in theaters next Friday, March 27.

Justin Bieber sued by former neighbor for assault

Justin Bieber's former neighbor in Calabasas claims in a lawsuit Bieber spit in his face and terrorized his family. The lawsuit seeks more than $25,000. Bieber has paid them $80,000 for throwing eggs at their home 2 years ago. He remains on probation.

Kate Middleton Will Take Maternity Leave

Kate Middleton will take maternity leave at the end of March. The Duchess will make her final public appearance March 27. She has 3 engagements that support opportunities for young people in London. Prince William will be with her. She’s due in mid-to-late April.

Russell Simmons Developing Hip-hop Musical For Broadway

Rap mogul Russell Simmons is producing a new Hip-hop musical For 2016. ‘The Scenario’ will celebrate the "golden age" of the genre, from the 1980s to the 1990s. He won a Tony Award in 2003 for the Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam shows.

Kevin Hart Surprises Ex-wife With New SUV

Kevin Hart bought his ex-wife a new Cadillac Escalade for her 37th birthday. He and Torrei Hart split more than five years ago and have been in a couple of public spats. They have 2 children. She posted a photo of the car online. He is engaged to wed model Eniko Parrish.

Kevin Hart Still Upset By Airport Toilet Encounter

Kevin Hart was a guest on The Daily Show Wednesday night. He told host Jon Stewart his stand-up routine is based on things that have happened to him. Most memorable: he was in an airport bathroom. A fan kicked open the door & snapped a photo as he flipped the finger.

Mr. T to host home renovation series 'I Pity the Tool'

Mr. T has landed a new home renovation series. He will host ‘I Pity the Tool’ on the DIY Network. The program will follow Mr. T and his team as they remodel outdated homes for veterans and their families. It is scheduled to premiere later this year.

Iggy Azalea Reveals Britney Spears Duet Is Called 'Pretty Girls'

New details about Iggy Azalea and Britney Spears' collaboration have emerged. The duet will be called "Pretty Girls". It will be the first single on her new album, out later this year. Azalea has had to reschedule her tour for September due to "production delays."

Fleetwood Mac Announces Rescheduled Tour of Australia, NZ

Fleetwood Mac's tour of Australia and New Zealand is back on. 10 shows are scheduled across a mix of arenas, wineries and outdoor venues, starting Oct. 22. They’re currently touring North America thru April 19, then head to Europe for 6 weeks.

Bill Murray putting together a celebrity holiday special for Christmas

Bill Murray has recruited some famous friends for a Christmas TV Special. He is teaming up with director Sofia Coppola for the show, which will air sometime during the 2015 holiday season. Guests include George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.

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Lindsay Lohan comped for $150,000 stay at Malibu rehab

Lindsay Lohan did not pay a penny for her stay at the Cliffside Malibu rehab facility. She was comped. Management decided the publicity offset the cost. Her health insurance refused any payment because this was her sixth time in treatment. Total cost: $150,000.

Michael Strahan to join 'Good Morning America' part time

Michael Strahan is expected to join "Good Morning America" on a part-time basis. He will continue as co-host of "Live with Kelly and Michael." Top-rated GMA recently lost Sam Champion to The Weather Channel and Josh Elliott to NBC Sports.

Josh Elliott being groomed to replace Matt Lauer at Today

Josh Elliott took a pay cut to join NBC. ABC signed Robin Roberts for $14M. They offered Josh just $5M. He was insulted, and left for $3M at NBC. It’s a gamble, but it may pay off big…NBC will test viewers to see if he can replace Matt Lauer at some point.

Kanye postpones Australia tour to record new album

Kanye West has postponed his May tour of Australia to concentrate on new music. He announced Tuesday he'll postpone 7 dates in 5 cities to finish his new album, expected to be released later this year. The announcement included no other details.

Kanye returns from trip to China

Kanye West is back in Los Angeles after a trip to China. He was there promoting the new line of Adidas shoes he has designed. He lived in China for a year at age 10. His mother was an English teacher there. Kim and North are in Thailand filming ‘The Kardashians.’

Justin Bieber likely to receive probation in Miami

Prosecutors in Miami are working out a deal with Justin Bieber's lawyers. He would plead no contest to reckless driving, and the 3 other charges will be dropped. The prosecutors have backed off their demand for random drug testing. He likely will receive a year’s probation.

'Mother' sets ratings record with finale

The one-hour series finale of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ was the show's top-rated episode. About 13 million fans tuned in Monday night. Its young-adult crowd more than doubled ABC's DWTS. Many fans on social media weren't happy with the way Mother ended.

Chris Brown Thanks Fans And Karrueche Tran From Prison Phone

Chris Brown wanted to reach out to his devoted fans, known as 'Team Breezy,' to thank them for their support. He had Karrueche Tran come to prison to record a message on her phone. She has uploaded the clip to Instagram. He has been in jail 3 weeks.

Lance Bass Announces 'N Sync Reunion As April Fools' Day Prank

Lance Bass teased fans on April Fools' Day by announcing the reunion of boy band ‘N Sync. His realistic announcement promised 2 new songs & a world tour, with opening act Miley Cyrus. Bass later followed up his post with a tweet that read: "Happy #AprilFoolsDay!"

Lady GaGa to Perform on 'Late Show' for the First Time tonight

Lady GaGa will perform tonight on the "Late Show with David Letterman." This will be her first performance on the show, but not her first appearance. She sat for an interview on May 23, 2011. She turned 28 last week. Martha Stewart is also on tonight’s show.

Wedding guests of Kim and Kanye to be treated like royalty

200 guests have been invited to attend Kim and Kanye’s wedding in Paris next month. Each was given a gold silk box containing a photo album of their fairytale romance and a silk invitation etched in real gold leaf. They have rented the Trianon Palace Hotel in Paris.

Revealed: Sean Avery cussed out DWTS producer, gets canned

Sean Avery's elimination on DWTS last week was surprising. A show insider has revealed he had a heated argument with the show’s producer, and was booted out, along with swimmer Diana Nyad. Sean, a former NHL player, didn’t like his portrayal as the show’s bad boy.

Sarah McLachlan debuts first new music in four years

Sarah McLachlan has premiered the song "In Your Shoes" ahead of Shine On, her first new album in four years. She calls it "very much a female empowerment song." Shine On will debut on May 6, and McLachlan begins her new tour on June 20 in Seattle.

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers has book deal

Michael "Flea" Balzary of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has embarked on a "sacred" mission: writing a memoir. He is 51, and has been with the band over 3 decades. He says they helped shape his identity. No release date has been set for the memoir.

Rosie O'Donnell to get honorary Tony Award

Rosie O'Donnell will receive a special Tony award June 8 for contributions to humanitarian causes. She who won a 1999 Emmy for hosting the Tonys. She founded an organization that provides NYC school students with opportunities to learn dance, music and drama.

Anderson Cooper won't get mom's millions

Anderson Cooper won’t be inheriting any money from his famous mother. Gloria Vanderbilt has told him he doesn't stand to inherit her fortune. He doesn’t need it, and doesn’t want it. He believes an inheritance, or trust fund, is a curse. "I think it's an initiative sucker.”